In the midst of all of the Black Friday doorbuster deals and heavy holiday traffic, it’s easy to lose sight of what Thanksgiving really means.
So while you pass the potatoes and the gravy this week, take a moment to remember this: Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude for our good fortune in life and reflect on how we can show our love and appreciation for our families, friends, and even our neighbors — something all too easy forgotten in the everyday hustle and bustle.
Here at Morgan & Morgan, we often ask ourselves how we can serve our neighbors, not just during Thanksgiving and the holiday season, but all year. We’re proud of what we do in the courtroom for the people, but we believe our good work shouldn’t end there. For us, protecting the people isn’t just a business philosophy: it’s a way of life.
That’s why our firm dedicates a lot of time and energy giving thanks to the communities we call home by giving back in any way we can, whether it’s answering the call to action during a natural disaster, raising funds to help people coping with debilitating illness, or making sure those less fortunate have a warm Thanksgiving meal.
These are just a handful of the ways the offices of Morgan & Morgan have given back to our local communities throughout 2017:
Hurricane Maria Relief for Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria was the worst hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in nearly a century, making landfall as a Category 4 storm with winds of 155 mph. The storm devastated the island, leaving horrible destruction in its wake. People are still without electricity and clean water, two months after the hurricane hit.
With so many Puerto Ricans waiting for FEMA and aid, we knew we had to do something to help. In October, our 40 offices came together and donated 2,000 lbs of supplies, including non-perishable food, bottled water, batteries, flashlights, water purification tablets, deodorant, generators, medicine, first aid kits, and much more.
But we didn’t just send supplies. We also flew out a team of doctors to help the people of Puerto Rico in need of medical assistance.
In 48 hours we've collected over 2000 lbs of supplies for #PuertoRico inc generators, medical supplies & food. #forthepeople ???? pic.twitter.com/jiXoMrLzyE
— Morgan & Morgan (@forthepeople) October 13, 2017
We’re Not Done Yet
Taking part in charitable events throughout the year is just a small token of our gratitude to the cities that our offices call home, and we’re not done yet for 2017.
Our offices will continue raising money each week for important causes, and as we approach the New Year, you can expect the Morgan & Morgan family to give back this Christmas and Holidays Season in fun and exciting ways.
Stay tuned to see what we have in store for the end of the year!